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Locanda San Francesco
Piazza San Francesco, 3
53045 Montepulciano
**Entire property can be rented to accomodate up to 9 people**
Our Locanda di San Francesco is set inside a magnificent Palace of the 14th century
located hilltop in the historical center of Montepulciano.
The ancient Palazzo has been restored to its ancient splendor and is an exclusive Inn
overlooking one of the most beautiful squares in town, Piazza San Francesco boasting a
splendid view across the Orcia Valley.
La Locanda di San Francesco occupies what was once the Oratorio
di Sant’Emidio e della Misericordia, rising above the ancient city walls that
surround the oldest part of Montepulciano. It is attached to the 14th century church of
Saint Francis and dominates the square of the same name.
Careful restoration, commissioned and supervised with great passion by the present owners,
has brought to life the historic gothic portal of the
church, secret rooms and ancient bell towers, giving new life to the building and the
whole square.
The rooms are situated on the first floor and are fitted with independent air
conditioning, bar fridge, 21” LCD satellite TV, telephone and internet
connection. Beds are queen or king size and each room is personalised by sophisticated and
exclusive furnishings. High quality parquet and elegant
fabrics complete the atmosphere.
La stanza secreta, discovered during restoration,is a cosy evocative sitting room
with views onto the Val D’Orcia and two stone walls that once
formed part of the bell tower of the church of Saint Francis. It now completes one of the
two suites. The roomy bathrooms have large windows with the same views that can be admired
from the rooms. They feature large shower stalls (1.8 m x 1 m), are equipped with hair
dryers and universal power sockets with courtesy Hermès toiletries.
The large reception room situated on the ground floor features a cross vaulted ceiling,
sitting room, substantial library, lounge bar for guest
enjoyment and is reserved for guest breakfasts. As you may forget about the rest of the
world during your stay at La Locanda there is an free internet connection point
on the accommodations floor. You can conveniently drive right to the entrance of the
palace. The owners, Cinzia Caporali and Luca De Nicolò, live in the same building and are
at your disposal for the length of your stay for any requirements.
WINE BAR:
The '…e lucevan le stelle' wine bar-bistrot and La
Locanda di San Francesco are under the same ownership and situated in the same
building that faces onto Piazza San Francesco. Enter through the two magnificent wooden
doors to an extensive panoramic terrace to enjoy the Tuscan sun from early morning and to
admire unforgettable sunsets over the Val D’Orcia. Taste prized Tuscan wines,
well-know Italian and French wines, and some of the best specialities of the local cuisine
in the wine bar whose stone walls reveal traces of ancient windows and 14th century
arches, the perfect setting for periodic art exhibitions.
Guests have exclusive use of the terrace for breakfast, and rooms for specialized tastings
are available on request. Access is through an internal passageway reserved for guests.
RATES 2008
Std Double (#2 & #3) starting from 190 Euro
Executive Double (#1) starting from 210 Euro
Suite (#4) Starting from 230 Euro
**Entire property can be rented to accomodate up to 9 people starting from 830 Euro
per night**
*Rates include VAT, service, & breakfast.
To see photos of the Locanda San Francesco please click here.
To see a map and directions to the Locanda San Francesco please click here.
For more information or to schedule your stay
please contact:
Small & Elegant Hotels, International
9425 Whispering Sands
West Olive, MI 49460
TEL: (616) 844-6000 / FAX: (616) 844-6042
E-Mail: res@smallandeleganthotels.com
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